Mississippi road signs practice test
Regulatory, warning and guide signs: shapes, colors and what each requires you to do. 113 questions.
In the Mississippi manual, which sign shape is used for school crossing signs and school zone warnings?
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Sample road signs questions
In the Mississippi manual, which sign shape is used for school crossing signs and school zone warnings?
- A Diamond
- B Pentagon
- C Round
- D Octagon
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B. Pentagon
The five-sided pentagon is reserved for school crossing signs and warnings of school zones ahead. When you see one, slow down and watch for children.
A pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road warns you of what?
- A A lane that ends ahead
- B A railroad crossing ahead
- C A school zone ahead
- D A no-passing zone ahead
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D. A no-passing zone ahead
The pennant shape is used only to warn of a no-passing zone ahead. When you see it, do not start a pass.
What does a brown sign tell you?
- A Public recreation or scenic areas
- B A general warning of a hazard
- C Construction or maintenance ahead
- D Motorist services such as gas and food
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A. Public recreation or scenic areas
Each sign color has its own meaning. Brown guides you to public recreation and scenic areas, such as parks, while blue points to services and orange marks work zones.
You pass a WRONG WAY sign facing you. What should you do?
- A Move to the left lane and keep driving
- B Slow down and continue to the next exit
- C Turn on your hazard lights and keep going
- D Leave the roadway and turn around as soon as possible
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D. Leave the roadway and turn around as soon as possible
A WRONG WAY sign means you are traveling opposite to the other cars in your lane and risk a head-on collision. Get off the roadway and turn around as soon as you safely can.